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- The school phone ban won't fix our addiction · 1 h 5 minWe're glued to our phones. And it's getting out of hand. As the government moves to ban mobile phones in schools, James turns the conversation away from children and asks whether…
- A major reckoning looms as Russell Brand is jailed · 1 h 2 min · Épisode 461As Russell Brand is sentenced for rape and sexual assault, James explores why individuals who report sexual abuse and misconduct can face such a long and difficult battle to be…
- Russell Brand's rape case: the cost of speaking out · 1 h 2 min · Épisode 460The Russell Brand sexual assault case has reignited debate about sexual violence and the challenges women face when reporting rape. But what does it really take to come forward…
- The tide has changed in Trump's America · 1 h 1 min · Épisode 459The American midterm results offer a glimmer of hope that the tide may be turning against Trump, corruption and the politics of division. But how did standing up for equality…
- America turns its back on Trump · 1 h 3 min · Épisode 458Donald Trump has suffered an extraordinary electoral defeat, with Democrats making gains far beyond expectations. But is this a rejection of Trump's racism, corruption and…
- Will American’s choose Trump again? · 1 h 0 min · Saison 1 Épisode 457Are migrants being valued for the work they do, or simply what they earn? Shabana Mahmood’s plans to make people wait longer for permanent settlement are under scrutiny, with…
- Making migrants' lives worse won't make yours better · 60 min · Saison 1 Épisode 456Shabana Mahmood wants to make migrants wait longer before they can settle permanently in Britain. But why is a Labour government making life harder for people who work, pay taxes…
- World's largest Bitcoin hack: The morality behind the currency · 59 min · Saison 1 Épisode 455The world’s biggest crypto exchange has lost $6.3 billion in a record hack, which has reportedly been blamed on North Korea. But what purpose does the crypto currency actually…
- The buy-to-let landlords' sudden fear · 58 min · Saison 1 Épisode 454The day after John Healey’s Budget was announced, James asks callers to tell him something thoughtful and insightful about what it actually means for them. Then, with tax on…
- What has the Budget ACTUALLY done for you? · 1 h 0 min · Saison 1 Épisode 453On Budget day, James asks listeners to tell him what a Budget has actually done for them. Positive or negative, what real outcomes has the public had in the past? Then, the…
- The forgotten pensioners: What it's really like to live on the state pension · 59 min · Saison 1 Épisode 452The chancellor is expected to use tomorrow's budget to lift the tax-free allowance so the poorest pensioners don't get taxed on their triple-lock increase. For some, £489 a year…
- Can the freedom of movement with EU conversation remain non toxic? · 59 min · Saison 1 Épisode 451Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said everything has changed since Brexit and that it's time for an honest discussion about a return to free movement, with an EU-UK summit looming…
- Welcome to James O'Brien Plus · 1 minJames O’Brien Plus is your one-stop shop for everything James O’Brien. For £4.99 a month, enjoy all four of James’s podcasts ad-free, plus exclusive bonus episodes and a…
- Why Britain is being told to be ready · 1 h 6 min · Saison 1 Épisode 450Is Britain right to prepare for the worst? As governments across Europe urge households to stockpile essential supplies, a debate over emergency preparedness raises questions…
- Barclays cuts 5,000 jobs for AI... are you next? · 58 min · Épisode 449Barclays has revealed £2.3bn of profit in the three months leading up to September, while at the same time around 5,000 jobs are being cut. AI is squarely in the frame to take…
- Britain’s big bet on North Sea gas · 60 min · Épisode 448More gas for Britain, but at what cost? The government’s decision to approve new North Sea gas drilling sparks a fierce debate over energy security, the climate crisis and…
- UK's 'broken' water system and Burnham's plan to take it back · 60 min · Épisode 447Andy Burnham has reportedly told officials to rip up their plans for fixing Thames Water because they don't go far enough. James wants to know something simpler: how was this…
- France riots when Britain just puts up with it · 1 h 2 min · Épisode 446Why are protests in France so different from those in Britain — and could the same anger ever explode on British streets? James examines unrest in France, exploring the country’s…
- How deep does racism run in Reform UK? · 58 min · Épisode 445An undercover ITV investigation exposes racist and misogynistic views among Reform UK candidates and activists, raising serious questions about Nigel Farage’s leadership, the…
- Has Trump just handed Putin the upper hand? · 1 h 6 min · Épisode 444What happens when America turns its back on Ukraine? Donald Trump’s apparent alignment with Vladimir Putin raises urgent questions about Ukraine’s future, from restrictions on…
- The urgent need for more foster carers · 59 min · Épisode 443A national campaign has launched in the hope of finding 10,000 new foster places. James hears extraordinary, emotional accounts from foster carers - from children arriving with…
- Britain is setting prisoners up to fail · 59 min · Épisode 442Released from prison with a small discharge payment, no settled home and a long list of conditions: what could possibly go wrong? James explores why so many people return to…
- Putin wanted Brexit - now we know why · 57 min · Épisode 441Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum. So why did Vladimir Putin want Britain out of the European Union - and why are so many people still reluctant to confront the answer?…
- Trump is turning execution into entertainment · 58 min · Épisode 440Donald Trump’s administration is preparing to broadcast a firing-squad execution. James asks what happens when state killing becomes a public spectacle - and why the presence of…
- Britain's political shocks have left lasting mental scars · 58 min · Épisode 439Brexit, Covid lockdowns and Liz Truss's mini-budget have all taken a lasting toll on Britain's mental health, according to new research. James explores how major political…
- Inheritance tax is the price of being lucky · 55 min · Épisode 438Inheritance tax affects a small proportion of estates, so why does it provoke such a powerful reaction in almost everyone else? James asks whether it is morally wrong to tax…
- Cancer is hitting people far younger than we think · 59 min · Épisode 437Cancer is increasingly affecting people under 50 - but what does it feel like to receive a diagnosis at an age when you never imagined it could happen to you? From missed…
- The Green Party vote that has alarmed Jewish members · 60 min · Épisode 436The Green Party has voted to define Zionism as a form of racism, prompting concern from Jewish members who fear it could stigmatise people simply for attending synagogues or…
- The scandal hiding inside Britain’s prisons · 1 h 0 min · Épisode 435Half of prisoners in England and Wales are functionally illiterate. James asks what prison is actually for when education, rehabilitation and support on release are so limited…
- Brexit failed... now Britain wants back in the EU · 57 min · Épisode 434Brexit has “done more harm than good”, says Andy Burnham, as he opens the door to a new national conversation about Britain’s future relationship with Europe. James asks if the…
- The Burnham speech that put hope back into politics · 56 min · Épisode 433Andy Burnham’s conference speech sets out a vision for a healthier, wealthier and kinder Britain - from social care, housing and water to electoral reform and a closer…
- End the triple lock & save social care · 1 h 1 min · Épisode 432Could ending the state pension triple lock help fund a social care system that is free at the point of use? James examines Andy Burnham’s reported plans, asking whether…
- Britain’s long road back to the EU · 1 h 2 min · Épisode 431Sadiq Khan wants Britain to start work on rejoining the EU, while Andy Burnham refuses to rule it out. James asks whether it is politically wise to reopen the Brexit argument —…
- The 14-year-olds Britain is already writing off · 1 h 0 min · Épisode 430Not every young person thrives in a traditional classroom, but is vocational education a route to opportunity or an early label that limits ambition? Plus, more than 52,000…
- A child led chants of “let them drown” · 1 h 1 min · Épisode 429A child leading chants of “let them drown” at a protest over Channel crossings leaves James asking what is happening to Britain. Why is hatred being taught instead of challenged?…
- Young people aren’t snowflakes · 1 h 0 min · Épisode 428Why is it harder to be young today? James asks why so many young people are experiencing mental distress - from insecure work and unaffordable housing to social media, climate…
- The impossible task of meeting Donald Trump · 56 min · Épisode 427Donald Trump has shredded the diplomatic rulebook - so what is a British Prime Minister supposed to do when meeting him? James examines the impossible task of dealing with a US…
- Dementia doesn’t just break patients - it breaks carers too · 56 min · Épisode 426What does it mean to lose someone while they are still physically there? James hears powerful accounts from families affected by dementia, as the disease is now being described…
- They terrorised lifeboat volunteers for saving lives · 1 h 3 min · Épisode 425A lifeboat station in Portsmouth has halted operations after RNLI volunteers faced abuse for rescuing people in distress at sea. What does it say about Britain when those who…
- The people building AI are telling us to be afraid · 59 min · Épisode 424The people at the heart of artificial intelligence are warning that its development could pose a threat to humanity. James asks what we should really fear - from cyberattacks to…
- A vote to leave the UK over migrant plan · 1 h 1 min · Épisode 423A village votes to leave the UK over plans to house asylum seekers nearby. What is really behind the anger in Piddington and what does the reaction reveal about the debate over…
- Is Great Britain on the brink of a break-up? · 57 min · Épisode 422The UK’s political future is back in the spotlight as nationalist parties push for greater independence. What would actually happen if Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland went…
- Reform’s £72m crypto cash: why should we be bothered? · 57 min · Épisode 421Reform has been handed a record-breaking £72 million by two crypto billionaires. Who are they, what are they buying with that influence and does this mark a shift towards the…
- 9/11: How one day, twenty-five years ago, reshaped the world · 57 min · Épisode 420Twenty-five years after 9/11, James O’Brien asks how the attacks changed the world - from America’s sense of security to the suspicion and hostility faced by Muslim communities…
- Nobody can define ‘working class’ any more · 58 min · Épisode 419What does 'working class' mean in Britain in 2026 and can a government genuinely build education policy around it? James O’Brien explores social mobility, poverty, privilege and…
- Ed Miliband calls out Israel’s illegal settlements · 57 min · Épisode 418Ed Miliband has declared that Britain will no longer treat illegal Israeli settlement activity as business as usual. James asks whether sanctions are a long-overdue assertion of…
- Britain’s divisive sanctions on Israel · 59 min · Épisode 417As the UK moves to sanction goods from illegal Israeli settlements, James explores the arguments from all sides: is it a long-overdue response to injustice in the West Bank, an…
- Farage’s supporters attacked a woman... and he laughed · 1 h 0 min · Épisode 416Reform claims to stand for women’s safety and free speech. So why was a young woman assaulted for heckling Nigel Farage and why did party figures respond with mockery rather than…
- How Farage is radicalising our relatives · 1 h 0 min · Épisode 415Why do some people keep defending Nigel Farage, whatever happens? James considers the fresh allegations surrounding Reform’s funding and asks whether anger at the political…
- Farage’s "party of free speech" banned the journalists · 1 h 0 min · Épisode 414Is this the beginning of the end for Nigel Farage? As Reform UK slips behind the Conservatives in a new poll and bans critical journalists from its conference, James examines the…
